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Dele Aiyenugba, Former Super Eagles Goalkeeper and Son Live Dream on Football Pitch

Dele Aiyenugba, a renowned former Super Eagles goalkeeper, has shared an extraordinary moment on the field as he played against his own son, Daniel. The heartwarming incident occurred during a thrilling semifinal match of a preseason tournament in Ikenne. Captaining their respective club sides, Dele Aiyenugba guarded the goalposts for Kwara United FC, while his Read More…

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Eredo Council Launches Food Bank Amid Petrol Subsidy Removal Challenges

The Eredo Local Council Development Area in Lagos State has just launched a heartwarming food bank initiative to help soften the blow of the petrol subsidy removal for its residents. During the inauguration event held on a Thursday in Eredo-Epe, the chairman, Mr. Monsuru Akinloye, shared that the main aim of this project is to Read More…

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Business Oil & Gas Top Story

Nigeria LNG Maintains Force Majeure Declaration Due to Persistent Disruptions

Nigeria LNG announced on Wednesday that the force majeure, initially declared in October due to extensive flooding causing supply disruptions, remains in effect. Force majeure denotes unforeseen external circumstances that hinder a contracting party from fulfilling its obligations. “The force majeure still stands due to the continued unavailability of upstream gas suppliers’ primary liquids evacuation Read More…

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Lagos State Assures CAF of Premier Sporting Facilities for 2027 Africa Cup of Nations

The Lagos State government has guaranteed the Confederation of African Football (CAF) cutting-edge sports facilities and a conducive atmosphere for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu conveyed this affirmation during a cordial meeting with a CAF Inspection Team on Wednesday at Alausa, Ikeja. The governor, represented by his deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, Read More…

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FBI Fatally Shoots Man Threatening Biden Ahead of Utah Visit

On Wednesday, a man who had posted violent threats against President Joe Biden and other officials online was fatally shot during an FBI raid. FBI agents were executing an arrest warrant on Craig Robertson at his residence in Utah, mere hours before President Biden’s scheduled visit to the state. A criminal complaint detailed Robertson’s threats, Read More…

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Abdulsalami Abubakar and Lamido Sanusi meet with Niger junta

On Wednesday, representatives of Niger’s military junta engaged in discussions with two Nigerian envoys, former Nigerian Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar, and former Emir of Kano, Khalifa Sanusi II (Lamido Sanusi Lamido), offering a glimmer of hope for dialogue before a summit with regional leaders. This summit could potentially lead to decisive actions to Read More…

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Environment Nigeria

NEMA Empowers Communities with Grassroots Disaster Management

In the face of unexpected disasters that can swiftly devastate communities, the imperative of robust disaster management structures at the grassroots level cannot be overstated. “The first lifesaving responders are always local before additional support will come from the state capital or Abuja,” Director-General Mustapha Ahmed Habib highlighted, emphasising the crucial role of local communities Read More…

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Nigeria

Climate Change Expert Empowers Youth for Climate Action in Enugu Training

In a dynamic partnership aimed at nurturing the next generation of climate advocates, a climate change expert, Professor Chukwumerije Okereke, has joined forces with the Society for Planet and Prosperity (SPP), the Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike (AE-FUNAI) Centre for Climate Change and Development (CCCD), and Eco-Cyclers to organise a two-day training event for young Read More…

Metro Women

Forging Connections and Empowerment: UpYou Women Conference 2023 Sets the Stage for Personal Growth

The stage is set for a groundbreaking event as the inaugural UpYou Women Conference is scheduled to take place on Saturday, 26th August 2023, at the prestigious Victoria Hall, Ebony Life Place, Victoria Island, Lagos. Organised under the banner of the ‘UpYouwithEzinne’ radio show, this one-day symposium is poised to empower and uplift women, unveiling Read More…

Metro Motor Accident Top Story

Seven rescued, two killed in multiple Lagos road accident

Seven people have been rescued and two killed in a multiple road accident involving two trucks and six cars in Lagos. The accident happened on Wednesday morning at Alaka inward Stadium, when a blue articulated Mack truck with unknown registration number reportedly suffered brake failure while descending the bridge and crashed into the vehicles in Read More…